Post by Baking_Bud on Dec 31, 2002 15:13:27 GMT -6
Buttery Nut Caramels
1 cup butter
2 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
Dash salt
1 cup light corn syrup
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup coarsely chopped nuts
Directions: BUTTER a 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan and set aside (do not overbutter or the caramels will be greasy).
MELT butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and salt.Stir in corn syrup. Slowly pour in milk, stirring constantly till blended. Using a candy thermometer, cook to 248 F. (about 25 minutes), stirring occasionally (the mixture will be very bubbly). Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla and nuts. Immediately pour into prepared pan.
LET CANDY COOL completely before cutting into 1-inch squares. Wrap each square in waxed paper or plastic wrap and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Makes about 2 pounds.